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Bus stops at the Drapery, in Northampton town centre.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Northampton residents speak out about the big issues that matter to them

Reform candidate supporting farmers

Northamptonshire farmers raise concerns over proposed inheritance tax at Guildha...

Mike Reader MP visiting Eleanor Cross Healthcare's Delapre Medical Centre

NHS waiting lists slashed by 1,500 new GPs

Lucy Rigby KC MP, Member of Parliament for Northampton North.

Political Opinion: Changing our town for the better

Mike Reader MP addressing students on mental health

Mike Reader Column: The Diary of an MP

Nadine Shah.

Nadine Shah, Brian Eno and Jeremy Corbyn among Greenbelt Festival acts

All 144 candidates across Northamptonshire were invited up onto the KLV stage at the end of the night. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire

Mike Reader MP visiting Hardingstone Academy

More nursery places for Northampton as Education Secretary confirms investment

Mike Reader MP visiting Northampton College

Labour government announces new measures to boost construction workforce in West...

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Spring Statement: Trump's mounting tariff war threat to UK economy

West Northants Labour Group leader Wendy Randall, who is a councillor for Daventry West, is the latest to speak to the Chronicle & Echo as part of the Tidy Our Town campaign.

Tidy Our Town: West Northants Labour leader believes collaboration is key

Rachel Reeves has announced Civil Service cuts.

Business in under two minutes: 50,000 Civil Service jobs under threat

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Lucy Rigby KC MP - Member of Parliament for Northampton North

COLUMN: Labour’s extra dentist appointments rolled out for residents in Northamp...

Cllr Adam Brown, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council

WNC Leader's Column: Labour's new planning regime is an attack on local democrac...
Proposals unveiled this week by Angela Rayner confirm that Labour intend to significantly curtail the ability of Councillors to insist that planning applications such as new HMO's or controversially located new housing developments are heard by a committee of elected representatives.
Adam Brown

Grange Road, dubbed 'one of the worst' roads in Northampton, is set for repairs after being highlighted by Chronicle & Echo and councillor. Credit: Logan MacLeod.

'One of the worst' roads in town set for major four-day repairs

Vincent Clive - Local husband, father and would-be councillor

Political Opinion: The Cost of Caring - A response to Nick Smith

Councillor Wendy Randall, leader of the Labour Group, and Councillor Sally Beardsworth, leader of the Liberal Democrats, were approached for comment by this newspaper on the proposal.

Labour claims free parking proposal was lifted from rejected budget amendment

The site of the controversial 217-property housing development above Ransome Road, Far Cotton. Credit: Arrun Day

Construction start date revealed for controversial 217-property housing estate

Nick is saddened, but not surprised by the abuse.

OPINION: The cost of caring: The abuse faced by local election candidates

London ULEZ Sign

WNC Leader's Column: No ULEZ Under West Northants Conservatives

Mike Reader MP visiting a local school in Northampton

Mike Reader MP welcomes Free Breakfast Clubs for Northampton Schools as Labour d...

One Angel Square, West Northamptonshire Council.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Budget passed including council tax rise despite criticism from opposition

Take a look at road conditions in some Northampton neighbourhoods.

'UNACCEPTABLE': Councillors speak out on poor road conditions and potholes

Councillor Adam Brown, WNC Leader

Political Opinion: Conservatives ready to offer free parking in town centre

Malcolm Farrow, OFTEC, is urging more people to explore a career as a heating technician

More heating apprentices needed in Northampton as industry faces skills crisis
School leavers in Northampton are being urged to consider a career in the heating industry amid growing concerns that a shortage of technicians is holding back the rollout of renewable technologies.
Sophie Saunders

Lucy Rigby MP - Northampton North

OPINION: Government’s AI plan will help deliver on the promise of national renew...

Mike Reader MP welcomes

Mike Reader welcomes investment to transform Northampton's future

Stars are backing calls to get the ban enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars need help of Northampton residents to speed up ban on trophy hunting impor...

Mike Reader MP for Northampton South outside Northampton General Hospital

Significant investment announced to support disabled and elderly residents in No...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Farzana Aldridge, a Labour Party candidate in the 2025 local elections, and has immersed herself in the issue of littering and fly tipping among the community.

Tidy Our Town: Labour local elections candidate hosts Santa litter picks

Northampton South MP Mike Reader talking to constituents

Labour Government Provides Northampton boost to tackle homelessness in West Nort...

A host of A-List stars have got together to support the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting - Animal News Agency

A-List stars appeal to Northampton residents to help them get trophy hunting ban...

Across Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH), a critical incident was declared on November 19 due to constraints across the hospitals and increasing pressure on ambulance services.

Letter to the Editor: Critical incident continues at NGH - A critical response

The Home Office is reportedly set to take over the Ibis hotel near Crick to house asylum seekers.

'Serious concerns' raised as another hotel set to be used for asylum seekers

Abdul Hye receiving the Chef of the Year award

MP’s praise for award-winning chef putting Northampton on the culinary map

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Lucy Rigby MP for Northampton North.

Northampton MP appointed to parliamentary role with Ministry of Justice

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Councillor Larratt has issued an update on the e-scooter scheme after vowing in the summer to 'get tough' on poor use of Voi scooters.

Man in charge of Voi scooter scheme issues update after vowing to 'get tough'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: Lessons for the new gover...

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Councillor Dennis Meredith has announced he is retiring in May 2025 after serving his Talavera ward for 18 consecutive years.

Councillor set to retire 'undefeated' after serving his ward for 18 years